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SAU'AI SAVAI'I 2026

Event briefs: 
Sau’ai Savai’i Ironman Race 3D
What: A three-day full Ironman race in Savai’i, Samoa.
When: 27–29 August
Where: Manase, North Savai’i
Who: Solo athletes or teams
Race Programme:
27 August – ‘A’au (5 KM swim)
28 August – Uila (180 KM bike ride, one lap of Savai’i)
29 August – Kamo’e (Full marathon, Savai'i Marathon)
Accommodation Options: Budget: Various accommodation, Premium: Amoa Resort
Packages NZD: Single (Premium): $3,500 Twin-Double (Both Athletes, Premium): $2,600 per person. Budget 4 nights - $2,250 
Inclusions:
4 nights’ accommodation
Sau'ai Ironman triathlon event entry
Transport & transfers to/from Savai’i
Dedicated support vehicle for the bike and marathon legs
​Prizegiving dinner & function.

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The Legend of Sau'ai - super giants of Samoa 
If you examine a map of Savai'i closely, you'll find something extraordinary—at the centre of the island are impression of giant footprints far too large for any mere mortal. Long ago, in ancient times, giants roamed these lands. They held incredible powers for physical prowess. The Sau'ai Warrior are a part of our Samoan history, many of our important titles acknowledge their feats in legends and history. Even today, you can visit the legendary footprint of Moso the giant in the village of Faleālupo. According to legend, Moso took a single stride across the sea to Viti (Fiji), where a matching footprint can be found on Vanua Levu marking his immense journey. This is the inspiration for Sau'ai Savai'i, three days of ultra-Ironman triathlon, 5 km swim, 180 km bike of one lap of Savai'i and a full point-to-point marathon. 

DAY 1  - 27 AUG - late afternoon
Course - 2.5 km x 2 laps, non-wetsuit swim. Afternoon swim. Click on the image for race map.

DAY 2  - 28 AUG
One lap of Savai'i. Dedicated vehicle support per rider which is also your aid station.
​Start 6:30 am, anticlock-wise.

DAY 3  - 30 AUG
​Point to point full marathon. Start at Sapapali'i and finish at Manase.  
Doubles as the Savai'i Marathon. Dedicated vehicle support per runner which is also your aid station.
Two starts - 6 hours plus, 2 am; under 6 hours 4:30 am. Possible later start for sub-4 hour marathon.
Target for all races - 9:30 am finish. 



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Accommodation - Amoa Resort unit. Includes breakfast. Budget accommodation at Sapapali'i Beach Units includes breakfast. All package inclusions - transfers airport to Savai'i return, Sau'ai long triathlon event fee, dedicated personal support vehicle per athlete for the bike leg and marathon, personalised carved medal. 

​TIMELINE


26 Aug
Arrive Samoa
Check in to Sheraton Resort for one night
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27 Aug:
6:30, Breakfast
​8 AM, Ferry - Upolu to Savai'i
10:00, Bike ride ferry to accommodation - 55 KM
- Check-in
- Registration 
- Swim briefing 
2:30, Sau'ai Swim 
5:30, Bike briefing 
6:00, Dinner at your accommodation 

28 Aug: 
6 AM: arrive at the Bike start nearby 
6:30, race starts (followed by your support vehicle) 
3:00, cut-off time 
5:00, Marathon briefing 
6:00, Dinner at your accommodation

29 Aug
3:30, depart for 
4:30, marathon start 
12:30, cut-off 

Depart for Upolu
 
Prizegiving after the Marathon

BOOK NOW FOR SAU'AI SAVAI'I

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